The report investigated all public high schools in upstate New York, with private, charter, alternative and religion-affiliated schools omitted. Only school districts from upstate - north of Westchester and Rockland counties - were used for the report.

The compensation amounts below may include sick pay and other non-regular compensation.

Teachers with the highest salary and other compensation from the area are:

Dutchess County
(sixth highest staff costs in upstate New York):

David Gatta - $150,150.86 - Arlington High School (Arlington Central School District);